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7-DAY WEATHER FORECAST VALID MAY 14-20, 2024
Source: Kenya Meteorological Department As we move into the third week of May, the weather…
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African leaders commit to reverse loss of continent’s soil nutrients
The Nairobi Declaration on fertilizer and soil health was arrived at with a commitment to triple domestic production and distribution of certified quality organic and inorganic fertilizers by 2034 to improve access and affordability
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Carbon Credit and Market-Based Forest Conservation Failing
By Peter Ngare Carbon credits and other market-based approaches to conserve forests have failed to…
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Kenya Floods Updates-169 Dead; 30,000 Homes Displaced
By Bernard Gitau Floods claim 169 lives, displaces 30,000 households in Kenya A total of…
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Mai Mahiu Disaster Claims Over 40 Lives
The devastating impact of ongoing rains in Kenya continues to reverberate as tragedy struck early Monday morning, with more than 40 lives lost after a storm water blew through a clogged tunnel under the railway.
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Heavy Rains Sweep Across Kenya, Prompting Alerts and Rescues
By Wanja Mwaniki & Neville Ng'ambwa The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a stern warning…
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Kajiado Governor Urges Action Against Tanzanian Hunting Permits
Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku has called upon the Tanzanian government and and the East African Legislative Assembly to take swift action and avert further permits on hunting.
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Nairobi’s Food Waste Crisis: A Wake-Up Call to Urban Centers
Nairobi County has emerged as a leader in the food wastage index, with each resident squandering at least 8 kilograms of food monthly, as unveiled by the UNEP Food Waste Index Report 24. This translates to an average of 100 kilograms of various foods contributed annually by each Nairobian.
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A Billion Tonnes of Food Wasted AS 783 Million Go Hungry
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), in 2022, at least 783 million people faced hunger, while millions of meals went to waste globally. This stark reality underscores the urgent need to address the issue of food waste
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Empowering Women through Seaweed Farming in Kwale, Kenya
Seaweed farming quickly gained momentum in coastal Kenya, transforming livelihoods and empowering women like Fatuma. Today, over 600 farmers from five coastal communities actively engage in commercial seaweed cultivation, marking a significant shift from traditional fishing practices.